Reception-Registrations

Opening Addresses

  • Ktenas Spyros, General Manager, Naftemporiki
  • Kikilias Vassilis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
  • Fang Qiu, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China
  • Koichi Ito, Ambassador of Japan
  • Juseong Lim, Ambassador of Korea
  • Xylas Yiannis, Presidium Member, Union of Greek Shipowners
  • Alexandratos George, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Ports, Shipbuilding & Logistics

The pivotal role of ports, shipyards, and logistics infrastructure in the Mediterranean — particularly in Greece — within a new geo-economic environment, focusing on investment trends, strategic infrastructure, port management and shipyard upgrades, as well as new balances in supply chains.

  • Karakostas Angelos, Deputy CEO, Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) S.A.
  • Onorato Gianni, CEO, MSC Cruises Ltd.
  • Varvitsiotis Miltiadis, CEO, Skaramangas Shipyards

COORDINATOR

Dr. Theofanis Sotiriοs, Managing Partner, Marlogmind PC

Greece as an Energy Hub

The role of Greece as a strategic energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe – Developments in hydrocarbon exploration, energy and port infrastructure, and connectivity with international energy markets.

  • Volz Joshua, Special Envoy for Energy Integration, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Papastavrou Stavros, Minister of Environment and Energy
  • Karystios Leonidas, Global Fleet Technology Director for Gas Carriers, DNV Maritime
  • Dr. Tsakos Nikos, founder, CEO and Director, Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.
  • Vafias Harry, founder and CEO, Stealthgas Inc, Imperial Petroleum Inc, C3iS Inc, A' Vice President, Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association

COORDINATOR

Athanassiou Lia, Professor of Commercial Law, Athens Law School

Navigating Tanker Volatility: Strategy, Trade Flows & Geopolitical Risk

The tanker sector through the lens of energy security, global demand, and regulatory and geopolitical developments, with a focus on the strategies adopted by shipowners to ensure sustainability and competitiveness in the sector.

  • Bertzeletou Maria, Senior Market Analyst, Signal Ocean, Shipping & Global Trade
  • Georgantzis Antonis, COO, Latsco Marine Management Inc.
  • Kechris Christos, CEO, Aegean Shipping Management S.A.

COORDINATOR

Mahairas Manthos, CIO, Metrostar Management Corp. | President, AMMITEC

Break (Lunch Buffet)

Hardalias Nikos, Governor of Attica Region, on «Attica Region as a Maritime Hub»

Decarbonization: No More Illusions

At a critical stage in the negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the discussion shifts from commitments to implementation, focusing on practical solutions, technological innovation, and realistic timelines for reducing carbon emissions in shipping.

  • Kasimatis Georgios, Director of Regulatory Affairs, DNV Maritime
  • Laskaridis Panos, Founder & CEO, Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. & Lavinia Corporation
  • Prokopiou Ioanna, President Designate, BIMCO & Chief Executive Officer, Sea Traders S.A.
  • Raptis Sotiris, Secretary General, European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA)
  • Xylas Yiannis, President & CEO, Ariston Navigation Corp. & President, InterCargo

COORDINATOR

Hatzigrigoris Stavros, Advanced Engineering Services & Zodiac Maritime

Panagiotis (Takis) Theodorikakos, Minister of Development, to Michalis Psylos, director of naftemporiki.gr, on Productive Transformation and the Blue Economy

Xenokostas Panos, Chairman and CEO, ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group S.A., in discussion with Michalis Psylos, director of naftemporiki.gr

Navigating Dry Cargo Volatility: Investment Decisions, Risk Exposure & Claims

The strategic choices of dry bulk shipowners in an environment of heightened volatility, geopolitical pressure, and shifting trade flows.

  • Karamanolis Yiannis, Chief of Shipping, Alpha Bank
  • Kokkini Kleia, Senior Claims Executive & Lawyer, Gard P&I Club
  • Kosmatos Vasilis, Commercial and Chartering Director, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd
  • Tyrogalas Angelos, Chief Operating Officer, Contships Management Inc.

COORDINATOR

Kontes Costas, Chief Commercial Officer, Navilands Group

Geopolitics at Sea: Shipping Between Global Powers

How modern geopolitical developments and shifting power balances affect maritime routes, trade flows, and the operational environment of international shipping.

  • Delaportas Costas, President, DryDel
  • Dragnis Yiannis, CEO, Goldenport
  • Kalenteridis Savvas, Geopolitical Analyst, Author & Host of “Geopolitics” on Naftemporiki TV
  • Margelou Christina, Head of Shipping Finance, Eurobank
  • Tsantanis Stamatis, CEO, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

COORDINATOR

Lagkadianos Antonis, Managing Partner and Founding partner, LCI Law